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My guess would be Lab mix with border collie, based on appearances. It could be another hound type rather than lab - but something bigger than a BC. The color is the primary thing that makes me think BC, and the energy level adds some validation to that. The skull shape, body shape, and weight speak of a larger dog - Lab, German Short-Haired pointer, something like that. Could be a pit type, but I'd expect more blockiness of the skull and frame if that were the case. And the pup could just be a heinz 57 who happens to look like those other breeds!
My guess would be Lab mix with border collie, based on appearances. It could be another hound type rather than lab - but something bigger than a BC. The color is the primary thing that makes me think BC, and the energy level adds some validation to that. The skull shape, body shape, and weight speak of a larger dog - Lab, German Short-Haired pointer, something like that. Could be a pit type, but I'd expect more blockiness of the skull and frame if that were the case. And the pup could just be a heinz 57 who happens to look like those other breeds!
OY! WHO WOKE UP THIS POST!
We're talking a ten year old thread! Augh.
Well, I guess it's just best to take MyNameIsBellaMia's tagline advice:
This dog looks like a classic McNab. Amazing dogs. Google them. There are several FB groups dedicated to this breed. They are often accused of being a border collie, but they are merely cousins and have (IMHO) much better traits!!
Wow, thanks everyone for your responses! I'll think about DNA testing, but it doesn't really matter what he is, I was just curious if I was missing something obvious. He does indeed have webbed feet and likes the water and definitely has a bird fetish, so there's some sort of hunting dog in there. Thanks again, I really enjoyed reading all your comments....please continue to post if you have any ideas.
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The dog DNA tests are not accurate. Don't waste your money. He's a mutt - looks like some hound and maybe lab. What's most important, since you adopted him, is what he is NOT! You dodged a bullet. He's cute. Enjoy him.
I stumbled upon this picture & I'm probably really late judging by dates of post! Your dog looks exactly like my dog & I have a Pit Bull! ❤❤❤
The original posters dog is NOT a pit bull! It doesn't have the beady little reptilian eyes, nor the big gaping Joker mouth, or the big head; it has long, houndy ears, big sweet, soft eyes, a gentle looking face, and a head well proportioned to its body.
I stumbled upon this picture & I'm probably really late judging by dates of post! Your dog looks exactly like my dog & I have a Pit Bull! ❤❤❤
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Originally Posted by OttoR
The original posters dog is NOT a pit bull! It doesn't have the beady little reptilian eyes, nor the big gaping Joker mouth, or the big head; it has long, houndy ears, big sweet, soft eyes, a gentle looking face, and a head well proportioned to its body.
Shauna, while I am not on board with what sounds like a serious case of pit bull hate, I agree with Otto: the OP's dog looks nothing like a pit bull, other than the fact that pits are sometimes black and white. If your dog looks EXACTLY like the pics in the original post, someone either intentionally misled you about his or her breed, or just didn't know any better.
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He does indeed have webbed feet and likes the water and definitely has a bird fetish, so there's some sort of hunting dog in there. Thanks again, I really enjoyed reading all your comments....please continue to post if you have any ideas.
